On Saturday, the Washington Commanders officially announced the hiring of Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as the team’s next head coach. And from the announcement, it’s clear that the team thinks quite highly of their new coach.
In a statement on the hiring of Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders team owner Josh Harris sent a pretty clear message to Dan Quinn about just how much he believes in him as he takes over as the team’s next head coach.
“Dan has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive minds, building tough, explosive and dynamic teams that compete hard,” Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. “But most importantly, he is an incredible leader who brings out the best in his players, coaches and staff. We heard that from everyone we spoke to throughout this process, and it was reaffirmed when we discussed with Dan our shared vision for building a winning franchise. By adding such a respected, accomplished and determined leader as head coach, we’ve taken another important step in our mission of delivering a championship-caliber team to our fans. I’m incredibly excited for our future and to welcome Dan and his wife Stacey to the Commanders family.”
Quinn is taking over for Ron Rivera after he was fired following the season. This is the first head coach that Harris has named since buying the team from previous owner Dan Snyder. We’ll have to see how Quinn performs in the role.
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